FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr.

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration will hold a meeting this summer to consider easing restrictions on more than a half dozen peptide injections, a group of unapproved therapies that have become popular among wellness influencers, fitness gurus and celebrities. The meeting announcement Wednesday follows repeated pledges by Health Secretary Robert … Read more

New device could detect explosive favored by terrorists

In the raid on the Brussels suspects’ apartment, police found a homemade explosive called TATP. Terrorists like it because it’s made with household chemicals, like nail polish remover, ingredients that don’t raise suspicion when they’re purchased. Now, American researchers have a new device to detect it. Dr. Jimmie Oxley is the director of the University … Read more